Bucharest Convention
Convention on the Protection of the
Black Sea Against Pollution
Signed 21 Apr 1992, in force 1994
The Contracting Parties,
Determined to act with a view to achieve progress in
the protection of the marine environment of the Black Sea and in the
conservation of its living resources,
Conscious of the importance of the economic, social
and health values of the marine environment of the Black Sea,
Convinced that the natural resources and amenities
of the Black Sea can be preserved primarily through joint efforts of the
Black Sea countries,
Taking into account the generally accepted rules and
regulations of international law,
Having in mind the principles, customs and rules of
general international law regulating the protection and preservation of the
marine environment and the conservation of the living resources thereof,
Taking into account the relevant provisions of the
Convention on Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other
Matter of 1972 as amended; the International Convention on Prevention of
Pollution from Ships of 1973 as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating
thereto as amended; the Convention on Control of Transboundary Movement of
Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal of 1989 and the International Convention
on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Cooperation of 1990,
Recognizing the significance of the principles
adopted by the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe,
Taking into account their interest in the
conservation, exploitation and development of the bio-productive potential
of the Black Sea,
Bearing in mind that the Black Sea coast is a major
international resort area where Black Sea Countries have made large
investments in public health and tourism,
Taking into account the special hydrological and
ecological characteristics of the Black Sea and the hypersensitivity of its
flora and fauna to changes in the temperature and composition of the sea
water,
Noting that pollution of the marine environment of
Black Sea also emanates from land-based sources in other countries of
Europe, mainly through rivers,
Reaffirming their readiness to cooperate in the
preservation of the marine environment of the Black Sea and the protection
of its living resources against pollution,
Noting the necessity of scientific, technical and
technological cooperation for the attainment of the purposes of the
Convention,
Noting that existing international agreements do not
cover all aspects of pollution of the marine environment of the Black Sea
emanating from third countries,
Realizing the need for close cooperation with
competent international organizations based on a concerted regional approach
for the protection and enhancement of the marine environment of the Black
Sea,
Have agreed as follows: |
